1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 144 L |
